“After a while, when the writer is mature, it doesn't really matter - n...” — Derek Walcott Quote

After a while, when the writer is mature, it doesn't really matter - not because of finances but because of reputation. It doesn't really matter how many awards you get.

The poet complains or points out the discontent that lies at the heart of man, the individual man, and how can that be redeemed?

If you know what you are going to write when you're writing a poem, it's going to be average.

The fate of poetry is to fall in love with the world.

I'm read in the Caribbean with justice, with fairness. What I expect it to do is to encourage articulacy in the young.

I don't look at things goin', 'Oh, is this gonna make me rich? Is this gonna make me a star? Am I gonna win awards?' If all that stuff happens, great. Who cares? I still have to wake up in the morning and go to work and be happy to do it.

Performing at the TMCF Awards Gala is so exciting.

I would honestly say that with all the awards and all the other things that I've done in my life, Dollywood is one of the greatest dreams that I've ever had come true - I am so proud of that I can't even begin to tell you, Dollywood is real special to me.

Awards are wonderful. I've been nominated many times and I've won many awards. But my journey is not towards that. If it happens it will be a blast. If it doesn't, it's still been a blast.